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QSA and Royal London take partnership working to the next levelFuneral poverty25 Feb 2021

QSA and Royal London take partnership working to the next level

Quaker Social Action is delighted to have entered a three year partnership with Royal London.>
QSA responds to final CMA report on funerals marketFuneral poverty21 Dec 2020

QSA responds to final CMA report on funerals market

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its final report in its investigation into the fun…>
QSA responds to CMA’s provisional decision report on funeral industryFuneral poverty22 Sep 2020

QSA responds to CMA’s provisional decision report on funeral industry

QSA’s Down to Earth team acknowledges progress but calls for further action.>
QSA responds to CMA on funeral industryFuneral poverty17 Jun 2020

QSA responds to CMA on funeral industry

Our Down to Earth team has submitted detailed responses to the Competition and Markets Authority.>
Coronavirus: organising a meaningful funeral Funeral poverty02 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: organising a meaningful funeral

We have put together a practical guide for organising a funeral during the pandemic>
Coronavirus information regarding funeralsFuneral poverty23 Mar 2020

Coronavirus information regarding funerals

We'll be updating this page with any information and advice regarding funerals and the coronavirus outbreak.>
Funeral directors sign relaunched Fair Funerals pledgeFuneral poverty12 Feb 2020

Funeral directors sign relaunched Fair Funerals pledge

Funeral directors across the UK have committed to providing transparent pricing.>
Big Give appeal for Down to Earth successfulFuneral poverty22 Nov 2019

Big Give appeal for Down to Earth successful

During 3-10 December 2019, QSA participated in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.>
QSA launches funeral poverty report at London eventFuneral poverty19 Nov 2019

QSA launches funeral poverty report at London event

Following a decade of groundbreaking work, QSA takes stock of progress and sets out future plans.>
How feasible is a DIY funeral?Funeral poverty12 Sep 2019

How feasible is a DIY funeral?

With funeral debt at an all-time high, Claire Brandon explores the alternatives to a traditional funeral.>
Grief and poverty; a dangerous cocktail Funeral poverty09 Aug 2019

Grief and poverty; a dangerous cocktail

Funeral director Charles King discusses how the sector can help those struggling with funeral poverty.>
QSA welcomes Funeral Expenses Payment application changesFuneral poverty01 Aug 2019

QSA welcomes Funeral Expenses Payment application changes

Following QSA’s evidence-based lobbying, the DWP changes will speed up payments for bereaved families.>

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